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Oakland Athletics to Face Cincinnati Reds in Second Game of Series, with Oakland as Betting Favorite at -113

The Oakland Athletics will face off against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday in the second game of their series. Oakland won the first game with a score of 5-4. Osvaldo Bido will be the starting pitcher for the Athletics, with a record of 5-3 and an ERA of 3.24. Fernando Cruz will be on the mound for the Reds, with a record of 3-8 and an ERA of 5.30. The current betting line favors the Reds at -120, with Oakland opening as the favorite at -113.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Athletics +109 | Reds -120
• Spread: Athletics +1.5 (-184) | Reds -1.5 (+164)
• Total: Over/Under 10 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oakland will win straight-up is 52%.

Oakland vs Cincinnati Stats

Oakland Athletics

Despite their challenging record, the Oakland Athletics have shown improvement compared to the previous season where they won just 50 games. Currently ranking last in the AL West with a 57-75 record, the team has struggled offensively, averaging 3.99 runs per game and a .694 team OPS. However, center fielder JJ Bleday has been a standout performer with a .770 OPS and 18 home runs. Pitcher Osvaldo Bido has also performed well, with a 5-3 record and 3.24 ERA. Despite their ranking of 25 in offense and 22 in defense, the Athletics are continuing to show promise as the season progresses.

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

The Cincinnati Reds are currently striving to turn their season around and make a push for the postseason, despite their struggles throughout the year. With a record of 63-69 and a fourth-place standing in the NL Central, the team has been hitting at a mediocre level with a team slash line of .232/.305/.399 and an average of 4.45 runs scored per game. Shortstop Elly De La Cruz has been a standout hitter for the Reds, boasting an .833 OPS and 61 stolen bases. Right-handed pitcher Fernando Cruz, with a 3-8 record and 5.30 ERA, will be on the mound for the upcoming game. The Reds are ranked 18th in power rankings and are 14th in offense, scoring an average of 4.46 runs per game, and 12th in defense, giving up an average of 4.24 runs per game. In their last three matchups, the Reds went 1-2 against Oakland.

Osvaldo Bido's Pitching Dominance Leads Oakland Athletics to Victory Prediction

In the last seven games, Osvaldo Bido has recorded a 4-2 record with a 3.03 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP in 32.2 innings across six starts. On the other hand, Fernando Cruz has a 0-0 record with a 5.40 ERA and a 1.56 WHIP in 8.1 innings without any starts during the same time frame. Both teams have demonstrated impressive power throughout the regular season, with Oakland tied for seventh in total home runs (162) alongside the Minnesota Twins, and Cincinnati tied for 12th with 153 home runs alongside the San Diego Padres. Following the All-Star break, Oakland ranks 17th in MLB with a team OPS of .719 in 34 games, while Cincinnati sits at 21st with a .711 team OPS in 35 games. Considering these factors, the forecast predicts a victory for the Oakland Athletics on the road.

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